Oh Armygirl I can’t imagine what your going through. I wouldn’t wish this surgery on anyone once I can’t imagine having to have it a second time. I’m glad you have someone helping you while you heal....
Hi straydog! I’m doing pretty good. I’m walking 3+ miles a day now and have been doing a little cooking and laundry. Keeping it simple not cooking big meals, I’ve warmed up soup on the stove and made...
I’m glad a recliner was suggested. I found in the hospital I needed to be almost straight up to sleep otherwise I would feel like I was choking on water or phlegm. Since I’ve been home I’ve been...
I want to thank everyone for all the tips prior to my surgery. A few have asked me to let them know how the surgery went. I’m going to share my surgery event but please keep in mind this is what my...
ACDF21 it looks like you’ve been doing your research also. I just had my pre-op appointment today and will have my surgery on Tuesday. Right now the best I can say is keep doing research and reading...
I didn’t think about button up shirts probably because I haven’t been able to do buttons or zippers in quite a while with my hand. I did get very loose tops that will slide over easy and some easy...
Thank you all for the support and information. I’ve had a long conversation with my surgeons about the possibility of adjacent disc failure and other possible outcomes from this surgery. We even...
I had an EMG which is how they found the carpal tunnel syndrome. I’ve been through pain management they did two epidurals which didn’t help at all. The last one left permanent swelling or hump at the...
I understand. I’ve tried everything and believe me this is the last resort. I’m now to the point I only sleep a couple hours a night because if my left elbow or hand touch the bed I wake up in pain....
Oh I didn’t think about a grabber. I’ll invest in one for sure. While we have a brand new bed & mattress it’s not adjustable. My couch & love seat in the family room are reclining. I imagine I’ll...
Just joined the group today. I’m having ACDF C4-7 surgery January 26th. My surgeon said I’d be in a hard neck brace 6-8 weeks before he would even consider physical therapy. I’ve been reading and...